Private foundation · EIN 26-2852365 · Lexington, Kentucky · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $202K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$202K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KY
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
UK Healthcare-University of KentuckyLexington, KYFor hospital's medical research and care goals to maintain program excellence through the gift fund$75K
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer CenterLexington, KYFor the center's mission of reducing cancer mortality through cancer research and treatment$25K
University of PikevillePikeville, KYTo support the organization's mission$25K
Town Branch ParkLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission in creating a public space in downtown lexington, kentucky$20K
Kentucky Easter Seal Society IncLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission$18K
The Lexington Cancer FoundationLexington, KYFor the foundation's mission of cancer research, education and care programs$10K
Bluegrass Care NavigatorsLexington, KYFor organization's purpose of providing quality end of life care to terminally ill patients and their families$5,000
Camp Sea Gullcamp SeafarerRaleigh, NCTo support the organization's mission$5,000
Lexington Public Library FoundationLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission$5,000
SeedleafLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission to provide access to healthy, fresh foods to individuals with high risk of food insecurity$5,000
Blac IncBurr Ridge, ILTo support the organization's mission$5,000
Map FoundationLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission$2,000
American Heart AssociationLexington, KYTo support the organization's mission$2,000

By state: Kentucky 11 · North Carolina 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Kentucky, administered in care of William Bartram Sturgill, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $202K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William Bartram and Eloise Williams Sturgill Family Foundation give?

Kentucky (11 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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